Eleni Atskikbasis and Her Work on the Aegean Island of Lesvos
Eleni, a Greek national, born and raised in Australia, travelled extensively before settling in Greece in 1994. Over the last 10 years, she has poured
The women whom we work with and for are among the most inspiring individuals we have had the fortune of meeting. Their stories of perseverance, empowerment, and transformation greatly inspire us all. We take immense pride in supporting them and contributing to the positive changes in their lives, as well as helping them develop that impact globally.
Eleni, a Greek national, born and raised in Australia, travelled extensively before settling in Greece in 1994. Over the last 10 years, she has poured
Globally women with their own businesses, dependent on tourism, are showing their resilience and adapting as far as they possibly can to the lack of
In this story from Mozambique, we see a strong example of female resilience in the face of COVID-19. While businesses, like Dzimene, whose main clients
Is the disruption caused by the pandemic an opportunity for building new and better models of employment for women in tourism? In a recent article,
by Anny Andaryati North Mollo’s Mutis Mountain is the source of four major Timorese rivers, with diverse ecosystems like bonsai forests, eucalyptus woodlands and horse-grazed
By Marta Salvador, Alba Sud The characteristic that joins the women in this article, and many others to whom we raise our voices this March
By Elisa Spampinato This is the story of the invisible traditional communities of Brazil, hidden in the Ribeira Valley. The story of brave women, empowered by their
By Marta Muslin My name is Marta Muslin and I’m a 39-year-old single mother to a 13-year-old boy. I come from Manggarai, West Flores, East
By Shyam Pokharel Samrakshak Samuha Nepal (SASANE) is a survivor-led organization that was established in 2008 under the founding principle that women survivors of human
By Angela Hadjipateras Born in Supinho, a small rural village in the Zambezia province of North Central Mozambique, Tusha was one of 5 children. Her
By Evelyn Muronji Walluckano My name is Evelyn Muronji Walluckano. I’ve been working in the tourism industry for nine years, after pursuing two diplomas—in food
By Hamira Zamani-Farahani As I reflect on my life as we approach International Women’s Day, there are three women that come to mind. These women
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